Daily Snapshot from The White House

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Nominate an Everyday Hero for the Citizens Medal President Obama is asking for nominations for the 2011 Citizens Medal, our nation's second-highest civilian honor. If you know someone who has performed exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs, be sure to nominate him or her before May 30, 2011. Learn more about the Citizens Medal and submit your nomination.   In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama & King Abdullah II of Jordan Discuss Libya, Israel and Palestine and Change in the Middle East President Obama welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The Truth About Waivers: Protecting Coverage for Millions of Americans The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking action to ensure that workers are able to maintain their existing health insurance. Protecting Families at the Pump and Expanding Responsible Domestic Oil Production Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, discusses the Administration’s policies to support safe and responsible domestic oil and gas production. Today's Schedule  All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 8:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 8:50 AM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New London, Connecticut 10:00 AM: The President arrives in New London, Connecticut 11:30 AM: The President delivers the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy  4:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Senator John McCain and Senator Lindsey Graham 4:10 PM: The President departs New London, Connecticut en route Boston, Massachusetts 4:45 PM: The President arrives Boston, Massachusetts 6:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event 8:25 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event 9:55 PM: The President departs Boston, Massachusetts en route Andrews Air Force Base 11:15 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base 11:30 PM: The President arrives at the White House